TMS3733 Assignment 5
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
2024
, QUESTION 1: Materials and Production
a. What different types of material are needed?
Metals (e.g., steel, aluminum)
Plastics (e.g., ABS, polyethylene)
Wood (e.g., plywood, MDF)
b. What should the quality of the different materials be?
Metals: High tensile strength, corrosion-resistant
Plastics: Durable, high impact resistance
Wood: Smooth finish, stable and not prone to warping
c. What are the sizes of the available raw materials?
Metals: Sheets or rods typically ranging from 1x1m to 3x3m
Plastics: Sheets or pellets, sizes vary
Wood: Boards usually 2.4x1.2m or 1.8x1.8m
d. Will the different materials have to be cut to size?
Yes, metals will need cutting to fit dimensions
Yes, plastics may need cutting for specific shapes
Yes, wood will need cutting for precise sizes and shapes
e. Will the different materials have to be shaped?
Yes, metals may need bending or machining
Yes, plastics might need molding or trimming
Yes, wood might need carving or sanding
f. What does the final finish of the product or prototype have to be?
Metals: Polished or coated for corrosion resistance
Plastics: Smooth surface, possibly painted or finished
Wood: Varnished or painted for durability and appearance
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
2024
, QUESTION 1: Materials and Production
a. What different types of material are needed?
Metals (e.g., steel, aluminum)
Plastics (e.g., ABS, polyethylene)
Wood (e.g., plywood, MDF)
b. What should the quality of the different materials be?
Metals: High tensile strength, corrosion-resistant
Plastics: Durable, high impact resistance
Wood: Smooth finish, stable and not prone to warping
c. What are the sizes of the available raw materials?
Metals: Sheets or rods typically ranging from 1x1m to 3x3m
Plastics: Sheets or pellets, sizes vary
Wood: Boards usually 2.4x1.2m or 1.8x1.8m
d. Will the different materials have to be cut to size?
Yes, metals will need cutting to fit dimensions
Yes, plastics may need cutting for specific shapes
Yes, wood will need cutting for precise sizes and shapes
e. Will the different materials have to be shaped?
Yes, metals may need bending or machining
Yes, plastics might need molding or trimming
Yes, wood might need carving or sanding
f. What does the final finish of the product or prototype have to be?
Metals: Polished or coated for corrosion resistance
Plastics: Smooth surface, possibly painted or finished
Wood: Varnished or painted for durability and appearance
